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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

A quick and easy recipe to satisfy your craving for Taco Bell's Mexican pizza, made with crispy tortillas, savory beef, and creamy beans.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fast Food, Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (lean) For that savory filling.
  • 1 pack taco seasoning Adds all the flavor magic.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Just enough for crispy tortillas.
  • 8 pieces taco size flour tortillas These are the base of your masterpiece.
  • 1 can (15 oz.) refried beans Creamy goodness that you’ll spread on.
  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce A sneaky twist of flavor.
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese mix (shredded) Because cheese makes everything better.
  • Tomatoes (diced) Fresh toppings for color and crunch.
  • Sliced green onion For that pop of freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Break it apart as it cooks. Once nicely browned, drain off any excess grease, then add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer until the liquid is almost gone, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. While that’s simmering, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Fry the tortillas until crispy and golden brown, about 3–4 minutes each. If they start to stick, add a little more oil.
  4. Warm up the refried beans until they’re spreadable. Take 4 tortillas and spread a nice layer of beans over each, followed by the browned beef.
  5. On the remaining 4 tortillas, drizzle 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce each, then top with a hearty sprinkle of ½ cup cheese.
  6. Carefully stack the bean-beef tortillas on top of the cheese-sauce tortillas to form pizzas.
  7. Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Serve topped with green onions and diced tomatoes for that fresh crunch.

Notes

Pro Tips: Ensure tortillas are crispy and consider additional cheese for richness. Let beef simmer until almost dry for optimal flavor. Common mistakes include overcrowding the pan and using too much oil.